Dynamic Sounds

Dynamic Sounds (9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri.) is a studio full of history, founded by former prime minister Edward Seaga before the ambitious young man left the music industry for politics. It became a seminal recording studio, documenting the birth of Jamaica's music industry out of the thirst and excitement generated by the explosion of American popular music on the local airwaves, and the yearning for a national identity around the time of independence.

Today Dynamic Sounds retails vintage records and contemporary CDs (US$9–15), singles, rhythm tracks on 45s (US$.75), and complete albums on 33s (US$3.50). Dynamic Sounds is owned by Byron Lee, son of the legendary late Byron Lee. You must buy at least two of each item.